Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Bendera Bay On St John S Island Singapore

1. QuickSnap film camera marks 40th year as youth embrace analog photography

   22 hours ago Tamil Murasu Singapore Art Museum 6.1 km

   Fujifilm's QuickSnap disposable camera is marking its 40th anniversary, with a renewed interest in film photography among young people in Singapore. Special exhibitions are being held at several locations, including the Singapore Philatelic Museum, Our Tampines Hub, and One Punggol, until September 13. The 'Little Big Views' photo competition winners' works are on display, and a guided session with a QuickSnap camera is offered for a fee.

2. Australian tourist loses all cards at Bras Basah, strangers return them to her hotel

   1 day ago Mothership Bras Basah, Singapore 8.7 km

   An Australian tourist, Katherine Doyle, lost her bank cards, driver's licence and hotel key card while at the Singapore Night Festival in Bras Basah on Sep. 5. Two young men found the cards and were on their way to return them to her hotel when they coincidentally crossed paths with her. Doyle expressed her gratitude for the kindness and honesty of the strangers.

3. Singapore arts awards honour record 585 patrons; private giving hits S$89.5 million

   1 day ago Tamil Murasu Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 6.1 km

   Singapore's arts patron awards 2026 honoured a record 585 patrons, with total private sector contributions reaching S$89.5 million, the highest in a decade. Among the honorees was Vignesh Sundaresan, who received the Distinguished Patron of the Arts award for his support of the National Gallery and digital art preservation.

4. Meituan denies sending rider to Singapore for curry puffs after viral video

   1 day ago The Straits Times Paya Lebar Quarter Mall, Singapore 12.1 km

   Chinese delivery giant Meituan has denied offering international delivery after a viral video showed a man in its uniform claiming he was paid to fly to Singapore to buy curry puffs. The incident occurred at Paya Lebar Quarter Mall on Aug 31, where the man tried to pay with Chinese mobile wallets. Meituan customer service said it does not support such cross-border orders.

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6. Singapore Malay Book Festival returns for eighth edition at Geylang Serai

   3 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Wisma Geylang Serai, Singapura 12.1 km

   The Singapore Malay Book Festival (PBMS) 2026 is back for its eighth edition, running from 3 to 6 September around Wisma Geylang Serai (WGS). The launch on 4 September was officiated by Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Changi GRC, Mr Sharael Taha, and features booths from local publishers as well as groups from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

7. Girls' Generation's Yoona to attend Sulwhasoo pop-up at Ion Orchard on Sep 11

   3 days ago Channel News Asia - Singapore Ion Orchard, Singapore 9.7 km

   South Korean singer-actress Yoona of Girls' Generation will be in Singapore on Sep 11 to attend a Sulwhasoo pop-up at Ion Orchard. The event, running from Sep 10 to 20, marks the 60th anniversary of the brand's Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream.

8. Pianist Niu Niu to perform eight concerto movements at VIVA Foundation charity concert

   4 days ago Mothership Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore 7.9 km

   Pianist Niu Niu will perform at the VIVA Foundation's charity concert on Oct. 27 at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore. The concert, titled 'VIVA Concerti: Where the Twain Shall Meet', will raise funds for childhood cancer care. Niu Niu will also debut as a violinist during the event.

9. Kai Kai and Jia Jia's birthday events at River Wonders run until Sept 14

   4 days ago The Straits Times River Wonders, Singapore 21.4 km

   Mandai Wildlife Group announced panda-themed birthday celebrations for Kai Kai and Jia Jia at River Wonders in Singapore. The events, running until Sept 14, include ice cake feedings and an immersive exhibition, as the pandas are set to return to China in 2027.

10. Three new Tamil books launched at National Library event

    4 days ago Tamil Murasu National Library Building, Singapore 8.8 km

    Three Tamil books, including a collection of essays on Singapore and a children's songbook, were launched at the National Library Building's Imagination room on August 30. The event featured speeches by community leaders and was attended by writers and academics.

11. Ballot opens for Singapore F1 pit lane walk on Oct 8, up to 4,500 fans

    4 days ago Channel News Asia Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore 8.3 km

    The Singapore Grand Prix has opened a public ballot for the Thursday Pit Lane Experience on Oct 8 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Up to 4,500 Singapore citizens and permanent residents can win pairs of tickets to walk the pit lane and explore the F1 Village.

12. SIA to preview new first, business class seats at Marina Bay Sands on Nov 7

    5 days ago The Straits Times Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore 7.2 km

    Singapore Airlines will unveil its revamped first- and business-class seats to selected frequent flyers at an exclusive event at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 7. The new seats are part of a $1.1 billion cabin upgrade for its Airbus A350-900 fleet, now slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027 after delays.

13. Singapore animated film 'The Violinist' wins top prize at Annecy festival

    5 days ago Channel News Asia Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore 7.8 km

    The Singaporean animated feature film 'The Violinist', co-directed by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia, won the Cristal for a Feature Film at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film, set in 1930s Singapore and Malaya, was discussed by its creators at a media conference at Victoria Concert Hall on Tuesday. The project began as a 2015 short film and took over a decade to develop into a full feature.